The staff scientist will carry out independent research likely have multiple projects in collaboration with other lab members and help the laboratory develop new research directions. They will also help the PI with writing grants and papers mentor junior researchers in the laboratory and in the long run provide continuity as trainees come and go. Science in the Gaglia lab: Our goal is to link the molecular events during viral infection and the molecular function of viral proteins to modulation of viral disease severity. We are fascinated by how viruses rely on a small number of proteins to redirect host pathways and cause large changes in the physiology of cells and organisms. We are particularly interested in how virus-cell interactions modulate anti-viral innate immune responses as innate immune responses have a crucial and dualistic role on outcome of infection. They can act as a barrier for the virus reducing viral replication and disease. However they can also become pathogenic especially if they are hyperactivated or misdirected. We work on these molecular puzzles using a range of molecular and cellular biology techniques and are now moving into animal studies. For more information on recent and current work please refer to the lab website () and check out our recent manuscripts in Biorvix ( 10.1101/2024.12.22.629998 and Nature Microbiology ( Job Responsibilities:
UWMSN OVCR IMV Gaglia Lab
Minimum starting at $70000
A PhD in a biological discipline and some postdoctoral experience is required as well as expertise in virology and working with organoid models.
We are looking for someone that is excited and enthusiastic about scientific research and likes working in a team and contributing to the group environment. Salary and position level will be commensurate with experience.
A PhD in a biological discipline
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Christopher Johnson ()
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